ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,549 km
6,555 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
10,549 km
6,555 mi / 5,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD WAV
Airport Name Bole International Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code ADD WAV
ICAO Code HAAB YWAV
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Darwin
Elevation 7,630 ft 201 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 10,549 kilometers (6,555 miles / 5,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:49 in Addis Ababa, it's 21:19 in Wave Hill Airport. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,429 feet between the two airports. Wave Hill Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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